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CPAP on Turkish Air

Does anyone have experience using a CPAP on Turkish Air 350-900? Taking business class, very excited, but did not receive a clear answer from the airline if I can plug in my unit at my seat or must buy an expensive portable battery? Big thank you.

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If you don’t get a response here, you might try the flyer talk forum

I will warn you that it’s not the faint of heart , but it will have somebody on the Turkish Air Forim , who flies them every week and will have the answer to your question

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I don't know if it's reliably accurate, but you could try looking up your flight on SeatGuru. They may indicate the power outlet available for your seat.

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This from Turkish Airlines website

"In case you are traveling with personal respirator/ POC/CPAP machine please make sure that the device is FAA approved. You may use your own devices whenever you need to, except during take-off and landing. Please keep in mind that if you intend to use your inhaler on board, you should bring enough batteries (enough to last one and a half times the flight duration). There is no requirement to have a power outlet in the cabin for these devices."

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I have no experience on Turkish air, but I do quite often try to use plugs on other carriers. I would say it’s a 50-50 shot if any of them work. It’s apparently not high on the maintenance crews list of things to fix when they break which I can understand as it’s not a safety issue so once one goes bad, it could be bad for a long time

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Thank you for everyone’s input. Yes, the Turkish airline website was vague. Seat guru did say there was a power outlet. If mine does not work I will switch seats with my husband. Appreciate everyone’s help and advise.